About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Program Overview

This is an intensive, one-year (or shorter) IT job training program designed to equip early-career adults with technical and professional skills, hands-on internship experience, and placement support. Participants receive classroom instruction, coaching and mentorship, and access to internship opportunities with employers in the Austin area. During the internship phase, participants earn an educational stipend.

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What You’ll Learn & Do

• In-depth technical coursework: IT Support, Application Development, Project Management, Business Operations, and Data Analysis
• Professional skills training: business communication, interviewing, networking, and resume building
• Participate full-time in classroom training, then transition to a paid internship with employer partners
• Receive one-on-one coaching, mentorship, and job placement support throughout the program
• Earn an educational stipend during the internship phase

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Who Should Apply

• High school graduate or GED recipient
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Have not obtained a bachelor’s degree (this program targets those without a 4-year degree)
• Available Monday–Friday for the duration of the program (full-time commitment)
• Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills
• May be required to answer additional screening questions during the application process

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Program Details & Benefits

• Duration: One year or less (classroom + internship phases)
• Stipend during internship: $525 per week (educational stipend, paid while in internship)
• Estimated annual equivalent (Adzuna): $36,872 per year (informational estimate)
• Outcomes: 72% of program graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within four months; employed graduates report an average starting salary around $55,000 per year
• Internship placements may be with large employers in the Austin area (examples include Amazon, Dell Technologies, Merck, University systems and other regional partners)
• Employment type: Full-time during classroom and internship phases; program is delivered as a contract training program

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Location & Commitment

• Authoritative location for this listing: Cedar Park, TX
• In-person attendance is required for the classroom portion; internship placements are typically local to the Austin/Cedar Park region
• Full-time availability Monday–Friday is expected for the length of the program

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Compensation & Estimates

• Educational stipend during internship: $525/week (paid)
• Public estimate shown with this listing: $36,872 per year (Adzuna estimate)
• Exact pay and placement details will be provided during screening and offer stages — do not rely on the estimate as a guaranteed wage

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Selection & Screening

• Applications will be reviewed for basic eligibility and fit; additional screening questions may be required
• Careertakes may surface this opportunity to qualified candidates on its platform; final hiring and placement decisions are made by our client and their placement partners

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.